From one of our strong supporters:

“Attached is a video my son took yesterday morning at the Monument.

I and some friends bought flowers to add to the beauty of the Monument. While the city does clean the water and pick up the trash bins from time to time, it is not cared for as a monument should be. Never do they care for the circle’s dirt area where there are some remnants of plantings. I have found that same treatment for other monuments, also. I am doing this as a community resident.

Working down there planting and taking care of the flowers have been great experiences. It is an amazing magnet for those visiting the city and staying in the downtown area. I have had mostly great experiences. Not one negative response that one might expect.

Visitors from around the world–Russia, Italy, China, Canada, Ukraine, Cuba, Australia– have come by and walked to the edge of the pool and have been interested in the artistry and history of the Columbus Monument. Some are truly amazed at its beauty. One elderly Onondaga native has been appalled at the recent mayoral decision to take it down and place it elsewhere.

Added to the foreign reactions, many from our area say the very same thing.

It has been quite a learning experience. I treat the Monument like my garden at home.”